By Noel Whelan

7th Sep, 2022 | 5:00pm

Expert can't believe what he's seen from Marcus Rashford at Man United

Noel Whelan has hailed the return to form of Marcus Rashford at Man United and claimed his “head is in the right place” after a tricky 2021-22 campaign.

The former Leeds striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, insisted the Red Devils have a “formidable strikeforce” if the 24-year-old can remain on song.

Rashford bagged a brace as Man United dispatched Arsenal 3-1 at Old Trafford on Sunday (4 September) – bringing his goal tally to three league goals for the season.

The England star managed just four league strikes in the entirety of the 2021-22 campaign among an output of five goals and two assists in all competitions.

Speaking on the Ringer FC podcast (5 September), former Arsenal and Three Lions hitman Ian Wright insisted Rashford looks “reborn” and “unstoppable” under Erik ten Hag’s stewardship.

When asked if Rashford’s fruitful start to the new season was a result of confidence coming back to his game, Whelan told Football Insider‘s Ewan Kingsbury: “Yeah, definitely.

“We saw that with the goals on Sunday. Both of them, he’s in the right place. The one-v-one, he’s showing confidence – they’re not easy, especially when you’ve got time to think.

“He looks better, his head seems to be in a better place. When he’s playing like this, wow, Man United are a formidable strikeforce.

“He’s got everything you could want from someone who plays either upfront or on the wing.

“Rashford can score, he can assist, he can hold the ball up – and he’s got that devastating pace.

“The main attribute working his way at the moment is the confidence – he never had that last season.”

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